Out of the box my n s2 9.7 came with 5.0.2 and finger print sensor worked rock solid. Recognized first time, every time. After 5.1.1 update it rarely recognizes my prints and I usually need to enter the password. Factory reset and alternate fingers don't work any better. Always completly stock. I returned first unit but second one has same issue.
Anyone else experience / fix?
papashex said:
Out of the box my n s2 9.7 came with 5.0.2 and finger print sensor worked rock solid. Recognized first time, every time. After 5.1.1 update it rarely recognizes my prints and I usually need to enter the password. Factory reset and alternate fingers don't work any better. Always completly stock. I returned first unit but second one has same issue.
Anyone else experience / fix?
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No issues with it here and I've been on 5.1.1 since it was released.
Was your 5.1.1 ota or out of the box? I'm considering a flash of latest full 5.1.1 from Sam mobile as a last resort. No ideas beyond that.
papashex said:
Was your 5.1.1 ota or out of the box? I'm considering a flash of latest full 5.1.1 from Sam mobile as a last resort. No ideas beyond that.
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OTA. If you want a faster download i have a few fimwares here
[STOCK COLLECTION] Stock ODIN Flashable ROMs
My wife has a galaxy S. Her fingerprint operation is flakey. I didnt try the fingerprint option on my S2 T710 until after the 5.1.1 upgrade. I find it flakey as well.
Same here. Many times fingers not being recognized and only way to login is traditional password. Bit of a shame.
BigBot96 said:
No issues with it here and I've been on 5.1.1 since it was released.
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When was it released? Any idea when the update will come to Germany?
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Mine is on 5.1.1 and fingerprint works well. Maybe 1 in 5 tries I have to repeat finger press, then it works on second try. When I first did my right thumb it did not work too well, I deleted it and retrained it and then it worked fine. Instructions for use are vague, what works for me is just lightly pressing finger onto sensor but not enough to click button. Use the same light touch for training, completely lift and reapply finger in slightly different positions until training routine is happy.
Mine is great as well
Hi. Mine is pretty faulty also. I updated immediately after I powered it on so can't compare with prior android version. It is very frustrating to try 5 times and then type in a password....hope this is software related and a fix is soon to arrive.
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T810 with 5.1.1 out of the box. Fingerprint recognition works fine, unless skin is wet or the finger is not placed on the pad properly.
I can't remember what version mine came with. I believe it was 5.1.1. I registered my fingerprints in all types of different directions, but it only works when I have my finger perpendicular to the reader.
I flashed 5.1.1 from samobile and rooted it.
5.0.2 worked fine.
On 511 i had problems with fingerprint scanner, i get messages about illegal access and ´settings` crashes on some items.
I also have the impression 511 is less smooth.
I am back on 5.0.2
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I just switched carriers and phones coming from Verizon galaxy s4. I got this phone straight from Motorola 5 days ago. Right out of the box i let the update run. First thing I notice is how slow and unresponsive the phone feels then it starts doing weird glitchy stuff of which the worst is the screen randomly freezing.
I was really excited about this phone. Am I just expecting to much from a 300.00 phone after coming from a s4?
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I just switched carriers and phones coming from Verizon galaxy s4. I got this phone straight from Motorola 5 days ago. Right out of the box i let the update run. First thing I notice is how slow and unresponsive the phone feels then it starts doing weird glitchy stuff of which the worst is the screen randomly freezing.
I was really excited about this phone. Am I just expecting to much from a 300.00 phone after coming from a s4?
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Not at all. The ones I have had run amazingly fluid. Your OTA may have a glitch. If a data wipe doesn't clean things up try re-flashing the firmware.
BladeRunner said:
The ones I have had run amazingly fluid.
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Wow I'm jealous, that makes me want to keep it. I did do a data wipe. I didn't think to just re flash everything I'm gonna look in general for a write up on how to do that.
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Should not be any lag, are you using a proper nano sim card that was included with the phone?
No? The nano Sim Motorola sent with it was t mobile. I didn't think it would work so I went to att and got theres?
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Moto X is very fluid and smooth. Factory reset and if that doesnt work exchange phone under the 14 days
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You should return it and get a different one.
If you want flash factory firmware, read the "Return to Stock" section in this post:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-x/general/ref-how-to-root-4-4-links-guides-t2603358
Just make sure you flash the correct firmware or you may brick the phone. If you have the XT1053, use the "T-Mobile US" firmware.
The Moto X run smoother than the S4 without all the bloats, it's overall a better experience imo.
Follow up - did factory reset, all the problems are gone except for the random freezing.
I want to clarify for anybody else having a similar problem. The phone is not locking up completely, what it is doing is suddenly refusing to recognize to any touch input and stays like this until the sleep timer kicks in. Then the screen fades out the phone goes into its normal Active Display mode and is back to normal. I can just unlock and continue. Alternately I can also lock the screen manually then unlock instead of waiting for sleep timer.
I can not reproduce the problem its still random. I am usually using chrome, youtube or tapatalk when it happens?
I tried changing sleep settings, turned active display and every other Motorola add-on off. And messed with the proximity sensor but i didn't make any difference.
Went ahead and got the RMA from Motorola. I thought about trying to manually re install the full rom, but I hesitate because im not sure if that could jeopardize my return?
*Update went ahead and flash full rom via adb phone seems alot more responsive has not froze yet, gonna keep testing.
** Update 12 hrs later NO PROBLEMS I think it is fixed!
Any update about random freezing?
I'm suffering that when i switch between apps or play games. I think it's because graphic rendering problem. I'm still trying to fix that.
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After I uninstall 'GPS status', the phone will close apps sometime instead of freezing. A little improvement huh?
Updated to lollipop rooted via this manner, third method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760
Using the stylus in S-note is an exercise in frustration now. The phone seems to miss every fifth stroke or so when writing out a word quickly, compared to kitkat. Tested three different stylus (stylii?) on two different AT&T Note 3 both updated to lollipop via the same manner, both have the same problem.
What makes me think this is a software problem is that action note works just fine. Furthermore, I have a T-mobile note 3 running lollipop and S-note works just fine. Thinking it was the screen assembly of the AT&T note 3 I actually just swapped the screen from the tmobile to the AT&T, and the problem still persists.
Anyone with similar experiences?
m0biusace said:
Updated to lollipop rooted via this manner, third method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-att/general/update-procedure-lollipop-5-0-oc1-t3063760
Using the stylus in S-note is an exercise in frustration now. The phone seems to miss every fifth stroke or so when writing out a word quickly, compared to kitkat. Tested three different stylus (stylii?) on two different AT&T Note 3 both updated to lollipop via the same manner, both have the same problem.
What makes me think this is a software problem is that action note works just fine. Furthermore, I have a T-mobile note 3 running lollipop and S-note works just fine. Thinking it was the screen assembly of the AT&T note 3 I actually just swapped the screen from the tmobile to the AT&T, and the problem still persists.
Anyone with similar experiences?
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Yep. Exact same problem. My phone is not rooted. The stylus writing seems to only be a problem within S Note. Writing elsewhere has no problem. I reinstalled Kit Kat and it's back to normal, but I'd like to reinstall Lollipop. It was rather nice otherwise although, I think it used more battery.
Ditto... bummer, I use the stylus all the time in s note
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Yep. Exact same problem. My phone is not rooted. The stylus writing seems to only be a problem within S Note. Writing elsewhere has no problem. I reinstalled Kit Kat and it's back to normal, but I'd like to reinstall Lollipop. It was rather nice otherwise although, I think it used more battery.
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Same problem here with Canadian Note 3. Only on SNote. I hope there's a fix somewhere.
The phone just vibrates on and on, and then does nothing.
It does not matter if the screen is on, or unlocked, or I am even at the app itself.
Once every ten attempts it works, and then nothing again. Uninstalled/Reinstalled app. Nothing.
Anyone experienced this?
Thanks
same here
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The phone just vibrates on and on, and then does nothing.
It does not matter if the screen is on, or unlocked, or I am even at the app itself.
Once every ten attempts it works, and then nothing again. Uninstalled/Reinstalled app. Nothing.
Anyone experienced this?
Thanks
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Hi,
Ah, I thought I was going crazy. I used it for a month or so, and it worked even early January, and then, it suddenly stopped working (no modifications done to the phone). Also using Oneplus 3T here. The card which is used for Android Pay still works just fine.
So there must be something with TFL then...
Kind regards,
Denis
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Hi,
Ah, I thought I was going crazy. I used it for a month or so, and it worked even early January, and then, it suddenly stopped working (no modifications done to the phone). Also using Oneplus 3T here. The card which is used for Android Pay still works just fine.
So there must be something with TFL then...
Kind regards,
Denis
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Thanks, quite possible.
My parent's phone (also a 3T) works fine. Just not mine. Maybe theirs will go bogus down the line as well.
I'm actually annoyed because it's never worked for me since getting this phone :/ No mods, all stock. I have rooted and messed around, but it didn't work before I did that, nor after returning to stock.
I'm having the same problem. I could get through the barriers but not out. Very annoying.
evak2979 said:
The phone just vibrates on and on, and then does nothing.
It does not matter if the screen is on, or unlocked, or I am even at the app itself.
Once every ten attempts it works, and then nothing again. Uninstalled/Reinstalled app. Nothing.
Anyone experienced this?
Thanks
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Definitely happening to me as well, since one update in January. On a bus the phone continually buzzes, on the tube it just fails.. I've not managed to see it work yet
#oneplus3t #nfcfail
It worked on 4.0.2 and before, and its wqorking again on the 7.1.1 update. Used it for the last few days on Tube no problem, it even seems a little quicker than before ;
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It worked on 4.0.2 and before, and its wqorking again on the 7.1.1 update. Used it for the last few days on Tube no problem, it even seems a little quicker than before ;
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Which version of OS are you using? 4.0.3? Has there been an 7.1 update to the Oneplus 3t? I'm still on 7 or do you mean android pay update for 7.1?
So it seems quite stable now? Last time I used it I couldn't get out of the underground (OS 3.6.x I think that was.)
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Which version of OS are you using? 4.0.3? Has there been an 7.1 update to the Oneplus 3t? I'm still on 7 or do you mean android pay update for 7.1?
So it seems quite stable now? Last time I used it I couldn't get out of the underground (OS 3.6.x I think that was.)
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Im running 7.1.1 Oneplus Beta 3 for the Oneplus. Its a great update to 4.0.3, better battery life and Android pay works.
Still working fine? Contemplating if i should use android pay or my other contactless card.
So I am a bit burned from updating my s5 mini (last time it just updated itself to 5.0, my battery life and performance shrunk and it wouldnt even let me disable bloatware).
Here are my questions:
1. How did the battery life change from 5.0;
2. How did the peformance change from 5.0 (including in-apps, opening them and regular menu opening/scrolling);
3. Is USB-OTG now supported?
1. Battery life has improved a lot, at least for me. It seems that Smart Manager is really doing its job and I'm seeing an improvement in both standby time and SOT. With a few tweaks here and there you can improve the battery life even more.
2. Everything feels smoother, there are some updated animations and transitions that really make the phone feel like new.
3. No, OTG on the S5 Mini has never been and never will be officially supported by Samsung. There is a custom kernel that enables OTG but it most likely affects the water resistance capabilities because of the exposed USB connector and also it's somewhat of a risk to use anything that requires power on a port that was never designed to do that.
One of the few drawbacks I noticed just today is that the auto brightness seems a lot less responsive. For example it's very sunny today and most of the time when pulling the phone out of my pocket the display was still stuck on low brightness. It might just be a conflict with xposed or something else I'm running. All in all I recommend that you update, I skipped the 5.1.1 update as well but for different reasons, 6.0.1 is pretty good.
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1. Battery life has improved a lot, at least for me. It seems that Smart Manager is really doing its job and I'm seeing an improvement in both standby time and SOT. With a few tweaks here and there you can improve the battery life even more.
2. Everything feels smoother, there are some updated animations and transitions that really make the phone feel like new.
3. No, OTG on the S5 Mini has never been and never will be officially supported by Samsung. There is a custom kernel that enables OTG but it most likely affects the water resistance capabilities because of the exposed USB connector and also it's somewhat of a risk to use anything that requires power on a port that was never designed to do that.
One of the few drawbacks I noticed just today is that the auto brightness seems a lot less responsive. For example it's very sunny today and most of the time when pulling the phone out of my pocket the display was still stuck on low brightness. It might just be a conflict with xposed or something else I'm running. All in all I recommend that you update, I skipped the 5.1.1 update as well but for different reasons, 6.0.1 is pretty good.
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What model are you using? I'm using the GH800F.
How big is the change? And I've heard that 6.0.1 gives you less performance for more battery. Is that correct?
Sorry, I'm just scared of updating because I don't want to lose all of my data for another let down like 5.1.1 (that literally just enabled itself out of ****ing nowhere and I lost everything).
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What model are you using? I'm using the GH800F.
How big is the change? And I've heard that 6.0.1 gives you less performance for more battery. Is that correct?
Sorry, I'm just scared of updating because I don't want to lose all of my data for another let down like 5.1.1 (that literally just enabled itself out of ****ing nowhere and I lost everything).
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G800F as well. Like I said, I've noticed a big improvement in battery life. Just make a backup of the important stuff on your phone like contacts and photos and try the 6.0.1 firmware - I recommend you do a clean install via ODIN.
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G800F as well. Like I said, I've noticed a big improvement in battery life. Just make a backup of the important stuff on your phone like contacts and photos and try the 6.0.1 firmware - I recommend you do a clean install via ODIN.
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Alright, as long as the performance hasn't decreased (especially in games) then I'll update.
Since I've got most things on my SD card, can I just remove it from my phone, update and put it back in?
weezerbabi said:
Alright, as long as the performance hasn't decreased (especially in games) then I'll update.
Since I've got most things on my SD card, can I just remove it from my phone, update and put it back in?
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Yes, backup everything you don't want to lose to your card, wipe the phone from recovery and install a fresh 6.0.1 firmware with ODIN. If you don't like Marshmallow you can always go back to KitKat.
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Yes, backup everything you don't want to lose to your card, wipe the phone from recovery and install a fresh 6.0.1 firmware with ODIN. If you don't like Marshmallow you can always go back to KitKat.
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That's the problem, I can't revert. I tried doing it with 5.1.1 but it just wouldn't let me. I tried multiple times, on multiple PC's with multiple USB wires. (which is why I'm so nervous).
P.s. So if I remove my card, installl 6.0.1 and add it again it'll work?
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That's the problem, I can't revert. I tried doing it with 5.1.1 but it just wouldn't let me. I tried multiple times, on multiple PC's with multiple USB wires. (which is why I'm so nervous).
P.s. So if I remove my card, installl 6.0.1 and add it again it'll work?
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You should be able to revert, if you can't then there's an issue with something - maybe you haven't updated the Samsung USB drivers?
Yes, it will work. Backup your contacts, messages, photos, videos, anything you want saved on your card and pull it out before you update if you're so nervous.
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You should be able to revert, if you can't then there's an issue with something - maybe you haven't updated the Samsung USB drivers?
Yes, it will work. Backup your contacts, messages, photos, videos, anything you want saved on your card and pull it out before you update if you're so nervous.
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So I just updated and it's been sitting at "samsung" for the past 5 minutes. Why?
weezerbabi said:
So I just updated and it's been sitting at "samsung" for the past 5 minutes. Why?
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The first boot takes ~15 minutes, be patient. Check out threads about the Marshmallow update you'll find a lot of useful info.
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The first boot takes ~15 minutes, be patient. Check out threads about the Marshmallow update you'll find a lot of useful info.
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Oh wow. This is just...
It is so sluggish like wtf...
Also be aware that marshmallow ****s up your gps big time. if you're only using it for rough navigation it's fine, but don't expect accuracy as a pedestrian
Hi, i flashed stock MM TW comming from CyanogenMod 13. My battery life seems worse than before with CMod... What should I do?
Before upgrading to MM I did a benchmark test (AnTuTu) on 4.4.2 for comparison, ran the same test on MM and here are the results.
Thanks for the test. A more meaningful one would be to compare Lollipop 5.1 with MM 6.0.1 as most S5 Mini users have Lollipop installed.
I have a question about the MM 6.0.1 update. I flashed the new rom al updatet and seemd to work perfect. Then i noticed, the battery life was very poor. So take a good look at what was draining it. During the day it seemd okay, then when i got home it started rapidly draining again. I managed to figure out that when i am using 4G/LTE everything is fine but when i am home and change to my wifi, my screen turns on every 3 minutes or something and it complety unlocks as wel. because i have my screen time set to 1 minute it stays that way then turns of and about 3 minutes later turns itself on again. When i disable wifi the problem is gone.
Has anyone a idea how to fix this? i live at the border of my country and without wifi its gonna be expesive with roaming costs ....
Thanx in advance for your reply's
Hi, I'm using Germany (DBT) firmware.
I usually use Ultra Power Saving Mode.
Then after turn off Ultra Saving Mode, e-mail application is asking me "admin priviliages confirmation" for each time. (only for Exchange account)
My flashlight don't work in the dark after the update to marshmellow.
Tried another from play store, the same issue
DBT firmware
Myke72 said:
My flashlight don't work in the dark after the update to marshmellow.
Tried another from play store, the same issue
DBT firmware
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I had the same issue. Resetting the app worked for me. (btw. I googled that)
"Anwendungsmanager", "Kamera", "Speicher", "Daten löschen" und "Cache leeren".
Since you said you are on the DBT firmware, I assumed you are german.
I'm on 5.1.1 not rooted with g800f. Should I update to MM with Odin first then flash the custom recovery? Thank you!
I've given this about a month now. I'm on Verizon but bought my S10e directly from Samsung, so no bloat.
Since the update these are my complaints
1. Clock on left, can't find an app to move it back to the right. (How stupid is Android / Samsung for forcing the clock in the first spot notifications appear?)
2. I can no longer swipe right on the virtual home button to switch back to the most recent app. (REALLY hate not having this anymore)
3. Can no longer adjust the grid pattern to be 3 wide for toggles when pulling the notification shade down. This means, if you have a toggle on the 6th spot on the initial toggle pull down, it CAN ONLY BE the second toggle on the second row when pulling the full list of toggles down. Super annoying if you've always had your flashlight on the far right
4. May or may not have been a change in 10, but only after updating to 10 did I notice I can no longer have exempt devices and block devices that have the WiFi password in the native hotspot app. It's all or nothing now. If this is in fact a change in 10, Android / Samsung should be ashamed of themselves. (Would love to know if this was in fact a change with v10)
5. Lock screen no longer shows Fast Charging status in perpetuity, it shows for a few seconds then reduces to just saying "charging." This phone has always been finicky with fast chargers so I rely on this information often
So the question: Can I flash back to Android P / 9 and prevent my phone from every taking 10 without having to root? I do not want a carrier-specifc firmware.
spearoid said:
I've given this about a month now. I'm on Verizon but bought my S10e directly from Samsung, so no bloat.
Since the update these are my complaints
1. Clock on left, can't find an app to move it back to the right. (How stupid is Android / Samsung for forcing the clock in the first spot notifications appear?)
2. I can no longer swipe right on the virtual home button to switch back to the most recent app. (REALLY hate not having this anymore)
3. Can no longer adjust the grid pattern to be 3 wide for toggles when pulling the notification shade down. This means, if you have a toggle on the 6th spot on the initial toggle pull down, it CAN ONLY BE the second toggle on the second row when pulling the full list of toggles down. Super annoying if you've always had your flashlight on the far right
4. May or may not have been a change in 10, but only after updating to 10 did I notice I can no longer have exempt devices and block devices that have the WiFi password in the native hotspot app. It's all or nothing now. If this is in fact a change in 10, Android / Samsung should be ashamed of themselves. (Would love to know if this was in fact a change with v10)
5. Lock screen no longer shows Fast Charging status in perpetuity, it shows for a few seconds then reduces to just saying "charging." This phone has always been finicky with fast chargers so I rely on this information often
So the question: Can I flash back to Android P / 9 and prevent my phone from every taking 10 without having to root? I do not want a carrier-specifc firmware.
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Finally someone else besides me that thinks Android 10 is completely worthless! Yes, you can flash back to Android 9, just flash the last Android 9 build for U1 firmware if you don't want carrier specific and freeze the forced update without root with the app "ccswe manager" found on the play store. Do note that flash back to 9 will probably erase everything too.
Someone, please call the wambulance for them 2
Player04 said:
Someone, please call the wambulance for them 2
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Haha, I like that someone thanked this post ?
If you're one who blindly takes all updates and is happy, more power to ya bro. ?
Let me guess, you loved Windows Vista when it was released
StoneyJSG said:
Finally someone else besides me that thinks Android 10 is completely worthless! Yes, you can flash back to Android 9, just flash the last Android 9 build for U1 firmware if you don't want carrier specific and freeze the forced update without root with the app "ccswe manager" found on the play store. Do note that flash back to 9 will probably erase everything too.
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Thanks! Yeah, I won't love having to set everything back up, but it will be nice to get my phone working better again!
spearoid said:
Thanks! Yeah, I won't love having to set everything back up, but it will be nice to get my phone working better again!
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I would suggest you to flash Android 9 back using the "HOME_CSC" package in Odin (not the "CSC" one), this way it will act as an OTA update and keep your data (I used it to update my S7 coz it was rooted and I hadn't OTA updates anymore...). Anyway, take a backup before with Samsung Cloud just to keep your data safe in case something wrong happen. Idk really if this trick works on a downgrade (Android 10 to 9 in this case) but you should give it a try
spearoid said:
Haha, I like that someone thanked this post ?
If your one who blindly takes all updates and is happy, more power to ya bro. ?
Let me guess, you loved Windows Vista when it was released
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Do you whine about everything new that you don't like or know how to use?
Tagdu17 said:
I would suggest you to flash Android 9 back using the "HOME_CSC" package in Odin (not the "CSC" one), this way it will act as an OTA update and keep your data (I used it to update my S7 coz it was rooted and I hadn't OTA updates anymore...). Anyway, take a backup before with Samsung Cloud just to keep your data safe in case something wrong happen. Idk really if this trick works on a downgrade (Android 10 to 9 in this case) but you should give it a try
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Actually, it doesn't matter if you flash using Home_CSC or just CSC, you'll have to wipe everything if you decide to downgrade
Really weird, i have android 10 and all the features you are talking about
spearoid said:
Haha, I like that someone thanked this post ?
If your one who blindly takes all updates and is happy, more power to ya bro.
Let me guess, you loved Windows Vista when it was released
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I updated every new released firmware. I dont have any problem with android 10. As matter of fact, i like android 10. Seems alot quicker than 9.
algnerd said:
Actually, it doesn't matter if you flash using Home_CSC or just CSC, you'll have to wipe everything if you decide to downgrade
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Yeah I just read it on another XDA thread yesterday but it wasn't useless to try it anyway xD
Player04 said:
I updated every new released firmware. I dont have any problem with android 10. As matter of fact, i like android 10. Seems alot quicker than 9.
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But battery drains faster... Even if I like One UI 2.0, this drain and some little bugs here and there are really annoying !
Tagdu17 said:
I would suggest you to flash Android 9 back using the "HOME_CSC" package in Odin (not the "CSC" one), this way it will act as an OTA update and keep your data (I used it to update my S7 coz it was rooted and I hadn't OTA updates anymore...). Anyway, take a backup before with Samsung Cloud just to keep your data safe in case something wrong happen. Idk really if this trick works on a downgrade (Android 10 to 9 in this case) but you should give it a try
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So I've finally gotten around to trying this.... And it's been a while since my flashing days... Used to be a regular activity of mine.... But this time around, every thing I try fails. Downloaded several firmwares from Sammobile.... The XAA and XAS CSC's..... I have the unlocked direct-from-Samsung model.... And Odin craps out with Auth! (Fail) something to that effect.
I've tried AP only, all 5 files, omitting Home CSC, omitting only BL... Running Odin as admin, not running as admin.... Only thing I haven't tried is a different USB cable n.. Have actually seen that matter in the old days
Makes me think my phone simply won't take this older version of firmware, but it seems that the research indicates this should be possible
spearoid said:
So I've finally gotten around to trying this.... And it's been a while since my flashing days... Used to be a regular activity of mine.... But this time around, every thing I try fails. Downloaded several firmwares from Sammobile.... The XAA and XAS CSC's..... I have the unlocked direct-from-Samsung model.... And Odin craps out with Auth! (Fail) something to that effect.
I've tried AP only, all 5 files, omitting Home CSC, omitting only BL... Running Odin as admin, not running as admin.... Only thing I haven't tried is a different USB cable n.. Have actually seen that matter in the old days
Makes me think my phone simply won't take this older version of firmware, but it seems that the research indicates this should be possible
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I'm pretty sure you must use the CSC file and not the HOME_CSC. This will erase your data but if you really want to downgrade to Android 9, then that's the way to go...
Btw, if you did the February OTA update YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO GO BACK TO PIE. Sadely, this OTA bumped a new bootloader version and if you installed it your phone will stay on Android 10 forever..
I mean, if your actual BL is like G970U1UEU4XXXX and not G970U1UES3XXXX, then it's not possible to downgrade.your S10
I actuallt froze the OTA after the January update so I can go back to Pie if I want. Not thrilled about having to wipe everything and start over if I do go back though.
I am in the same situation
So if I have bootloader 4 I can't go back to Android 9?